Description
Savory shrimp-infused baguette bites blend French culinary elegance with zesty seafood flavors. Crisp bread slices deliver rich, delicate shrimp notes that will delight gourmet palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and minced
- 1 small french baguette, cut into ½ inch thick slices
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, cut into small cubes
- ¼ cup (60 ml) shaved parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup (60 ml) shaved fontina cheese
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- ¼–½ tsp cajun seasoning
- ¼ tsp fresh split black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Toasting Preparation: Position oven rack under broiler at low setting and line baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup.
- Baguette Slicing: Cut baguette into uniform 1/2-inch thick pieces to ensure consistent toasting and texture.
- Initial Broiling: Arrange baguette slices in single layer and broil 2-3 minutes until edges transform into golden-brown perfection, rotating midway to achieve even coloration.
- Flavor Foundation: Sauté finely chopped onions and celery in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, creating aromatic base for shrimp mixture.
- Protein Integration: Introduce minced shrimp and garlic, incorporating Cajun seasoning and black pepper, stirring constantly to prevent overcooking and maximize flavor development.
- Cheese Melding: Reduce heat and fold in cream cheese, Parmesan, and Fontina, gently stirring until ingredients merge into creamy, cohesive mixture.
- Topping Application: Spread shrimp-cheese blend evenly across toasted baguette slices, sprinkling crushed red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
- Final Baking: Transfer topped baguettes to preheated 400°F oven, baking 8-10 minutes until cheese bubbles and surfaces acquire delicate golden-brown hue.
- Garnishing and Serving: Sprinkle thinly sliced green onions over bites, allowing brief cooling period before presenting these elegant appetizers.
Notes
- Prevent Overcooking Shrimp: Watch carefully during cooking to maintain tender, succulent texture and avoid rubbery consistency.
- Manage Broiler Heat: Low setting ensures even golden-brown toasting without burning bread edges.
- Balance Cheese Melting: Reduce heat when adding cheeses to create smooth, creamy consistency without separating.
- Control Spice Level: Adjust red pepper flakes and Cajun seasoning to personalize heat intensity for different taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Broiling, Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 416 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg